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寒気

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寒気

むけ
Noun
Freq #6625
1

chill; the shivers; shivering fit

Examples
その光景を見て私は背筋に寒気がした。
The sight made a chill run down my spine.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1456
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

cold

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さむ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さん
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
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